Spooky Snacks and Devilish Drinks

Throw a Halloween appetizer party that will make you the most popular house in the neighborhood. Easy Halloween appetizers and quick cocktails are the perfect way to start the spookiest night of the year. Set out a fiendish spread of appetizers and beverages when you host the annual Halloween costume party, and let the fun begin! Transform deviled eggs into pumpkins, pigs in a blanket into witches' fingers, and a basic punch into must-make Ghoul-Aid!

Throw a Halloween appetizer party that will make you the most popular house in the neighborhood. Easy Halloween appetizers and quick cocktails are the perfect way to start the spookiest night of the year. Set out a fiendish spread of appetizers and beverages when you host the annual Halloween costume party, and let the fun begin! Transform deviled eggs into pumpkins, pigs in a blanket into witches' fingers, and a basic punch into must-make Ghoul-Aid!

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October 09, 2017

1 of 48Sara Tane

Halloween Spider Cookies

Landing somewhere between adorable and slightly spooky, these Halloween spider cookies are sure to fulfill all your creepy-crawly sweet needs for your upcoming Halloween festivities. Using a classic cut-out butter cookie dough keeps the edges of your spider cookies shape neat and clean—no worries about the cookies expanding when they bake. Decorate these Halloween cut-out cookies with black gel icing, royal icing, candy eyes, orangle and black sprinkles, or whatever fun decorations you have on hand. These cookies make for a playful, spooky food craft that grown-ups and kids alike can enjoy.

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2 of 48Sara Tane

Ghost Cookies

Prepare for a sweet scare when these adorable Halloween ghost cookies are all iced, decorated, and ready to party. Super easy and kid-friendly to make, these butter cut-out cookies coated with royal icing are the perfect dessert for your Halloween spread. Candy eyeballs add a playful, whimsical touch to these spooky treats, but you could also use black icing to draw eyes on your ghost cookies. Using a classic cut-out butter cookie dough keeps the edges of your ghost cookies shape neat and clean—no worries about the cookies expanding when they bake. Whip up a batch with the kids and let them go to town with the decorating for a fun Halloween kitchen activity.

3 of 48Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Mummy Buckeyes

Our two-bite treats are scary-simple to make and a ghoulishly good addition to your spread of haunted sweets. When it comes time to wrap the mummies in chocolate, let the kids help out for a fun holiday craft.

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4 of 48Photo: Brian Woodcock; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas

Honey Cider-Beer Cocktails

The cider-honey base of this fall beverage makes enough for both adult and kid twists: one with pale ale, the other with sparkling cider. Beer and cider are refreshing and lower in sugar and alcohol than stronger potions, which tend to go down a bit too easily.

Chorizo and Caramelized Onion Stuffed Intestines

Take your Halloween party to the next level with Mexican sausage and onion stuffed "intestines". Store-bought pastry dough makes this masterpiece simple to make and contributes to the rich taste and flaky texture. A cranberry sauce adds sweetness to this salty, savory dish while contributing to the realness of its presentation. This appetizer is sure to be a memorable one!

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6 of 48Photo: Caitlin Bensel, Styling: Mindi Shapiro

Halloween Hummus

For a truly spooky treat, this hummus is a great way to create a fun and festive Halloween effect. Simply fill a carved skull prop with this ghoulishly delicious hummus for a great appetizer to serve to guests. This hummus is red pepper based and features cayenne pepper, cumin, and plenty of garlic cloves for some great flavor. This dip is great to serve with crackers, chips, or veggie sticks. Dig right in, if you dare!

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7 of 48Photo: Darcy Lenz

Frankenstein Cookies

Starting with refrigerated, store-bought cookie dough, these cooky Frankenstein cookies are an easy Halloween baking project to whip up this year. That said, packaged cookie dough is made to spread, so if you’d rather your Frankenstein cookies have rectangular or otherwise shaped faces (as opposed to these round-faced cuties), you can use a classic cut-out cookie dough that will better hold its shape.

Butterbeer

Fancy a trip to the Wizarding World? This classic favorite drink of witches and wizards alike will be enough to put some magical pep in your step! This drink is a decadent, rich, and buttery experience. Top this popular wizarding beverage with plenty of homemade whipped cream before serving to family and friends.

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11 of 48Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs

Roasted Red Pepper Deviled Eggs RecipeServe these devilishly tasty treats as part of a Halloween feast. Roasted red peppers and paprika give the filling an orange hue reminiscent of jack-o-lanterns, while snipped chives resemble their stems.

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Bat Bites

Bat Bites RecipeThese bite-sized bats have an adult-friendly flavor from the goat cheese, cream cheese, and pesto mixture. The kids will love to shape the bats' bodies, decorate their faces, and give them wings.

Eat-It-Up Snack Mix

Ghoul-Aid Punch

Ghoul-Aid Punch RecipeGive your guests a scare by float a creepy ice face in your punch bowl. Fill a Halloween mask with water (seal the openings with sturdy tape), freeze overnight, then remove the ice from the mask and float face up.

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Witches' Fingers in Bandages

Witches' Fingers in Bandages RecipeTake pigs-in-a-blanket to a new level with these scary puff pastry-wrapped witch's fingers. The cocktail-size franks are the perfect size for an easy pick-up appetizer and you won't even need to serve with dip since each "finger" has red nail polish (ie. ketchup).

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17 of 48William Dickey

Monster Eyes

Monster Eyes
RecipeGive sausage balls a spooky look by placing a pimiento-stuffed olive in the center of each one. These "eyes" are a fun breakfast treat on Halloween morning.

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch

Brew-Ha-Ha Punch
RecipeWith lime drink and pineapple juice, this party punch isn't scary at all–for the kids or the adults. But putting the punch in a second bowl of dry ice gives it that eerie feeling that's perfect for a spooky party.

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22 of 48Leigh Beisch

Cheddar Witch's Fingers

Cheddar Witch's Fingers RecipeUse cheesy cornmeal breadstick dough to make scary witch fingers. They're great for snacks or to serve with soup and chili.

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Deviled Green Goblin Eggs

Deviled Green Goblin Eggs RecipeCreate artful patterns on hard-cooked egg whites by cracking the shells of the cooked eggs and letting them stand in a food-coloring mixture.

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Weiner Worms

Weiner Worms RecipeHard-core haunted house fans will love this "Halloweenie" dish made by grilling strips of hot dogs. Buns are optional.

Goblin Dip with Bone Crackers

Cornbread Ghosts

Cornbread Ghosts RecipeServe these Cornbread Ghosts with a piping hot bowl of hearty homemade chili for an easy Halloween party entree.

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27 of 48Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Fried Goo with Dracula Dip

Fried Goo with Dracula Dip RecipeJust about everyone loves fried cheese sticks. Our version gets a punch of heat from cayenne pepper and cheese spiced with jalapeños. To tame the heat, use plan Monterey Jack (without the peppers), mozzarella or Swiss cheese and either leave out the cayenne pepper or use less of it.

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28 of 48Oxmoor House

Skulls on Sticks

Skulls on Sticks
RecipeThese fun rice treats on a stick offer a fun and delicious take on Halloween treats that are perfect to serve to guests at your next spooky bash! Turn up the "Monster Mash" and let everyone enjoy these ghoulish treats!

Black Cauldron

This adults-only float is a must-make for a festive fall gathering. Depending on your crowd, you may want to provide straws, spoons, and refills. This beer float makes for a perfect dessert cocktail to finish of a great party or meal.

Chicken-Tortilla Soup

The Slapping Incident

The Slapping Incident RecipeThis unique cocktail, named after an incident with General Patton during WWII, features the heady autumnal flavors of sorghum syrup, rye whiskey, Fernet Branca, and Faretti Biscotti Famosi. The drink's rich orange color means it will pair perfectly with your Halloween party color scheme.

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38 of 48Photo: Andrew McCaul; Styling: Gerri Williams for James Reps

Ghostly Munch

Ghostly Munch RecipeServe this Ghostly Munch at your Halloween party and watch as all your ghosts and ghouls gobble it right up.

Peanut Butter Caramel Corn

When it comes to great flavor, this popcorn really delivers. With just enough butter to create a great caramel coating and enough peanut butter to get that richness, this popcorn still stays on the light side. Snacking just got a whole lot tastier with this delicious batch of popcorn.

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42 of 48Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Don't A'choke Dip

Don't A'choke Dip RecipeTry this dip with veggies, toasted bread or pita chips... whatever the dipper it's sure to disappear in a flash.

Green Chili with Chicken

Green Chili with Chicken RecipeHave some fun with your food this Halloween! This cozy chili is made in a slow-cooker, so all you have to do is roast the tomatillos and add everything to the pot. Don't forget the torilla ghosts!